Apotheosis of Hercules n.d.

drawing, print, paper, ink, ink-drawings, pen

drawing

toned paper

ink painting

print

pencil sketch

possibly oil pastel

paper

ink

ink drawing experimentation

underpainting

ink-drawings

france

water

pen

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

watercolor

"Apotheosis of Hercules" is a pen and brown wash drawing by an anonymous artist. The drawing depicts the ascent of Hercules to Mount Olympus, where he is welcomed by the gods. Hercules is shown in the center of the composition, being lifted up by several figures. The drawing is a preparatory study for a larger fresco or painting, and is a fine example of the Italian Baroque style. The composition is dynamic and energetic, with figures arranged in a swirling, upward movement. This drawing is part of the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.